GLG News by Business Intelligence Software Experts

- Microsoft's pending acquisition of Datallegro should allow Microsoft to better compete in very large database environments.  - As Microsoft will stop selling Datallegro's data warehouse appliances to new customer until they are integrated with Microsoft SQL Server, it may take a while to...

1. Using on-line apps as an experiment is possible 2. When will we see massive adoption?

I believe that both Cisco and EMC are expanding their base technologies to translate Data into meaningful Information.  They both have capabilities to analyze and direct Data into predetermined and structured storage and processing domains. The translation of Data into meaningful Information for...

Rumors abound that Cisco might purchase EMC, but that seems very unlikely given the cost involved and the lack of apparent synergy.  Cisco could, however, purchase VMWare.  Cisco has made virtualization a key strategic focus, and adding VMWare would instantly catapult them to the top of the...

Microsoft’s acquisition of DATAllegro should put to rest any skepticism on whether Microsoft is serious about the data warehouse and Business Intelligence (BI) market.  They have been progressively moving more into BI and data warehouses for several years, but have focused on the low-end BI user. ...

1. Motion Pictures Association of America site to link to any legal distributor such as Fandango, Xbox Live, Netflix, iTunes and Sony's PlayStation Store.      2.  Recent research conducted by the MPAA and Yahoo found that the internet plays a significant role in driving...

1. DIRECTV is the key factor in stimulating the HD market.    2.  For the MSOs and Telcos, Time Warner leads in terms of High-Definition feeds with 56 HD channels in the New York

HP maintains worldwide leadership, but Dell is staging a comeback.  HP may be able to leverage their wide array of products for an advantage.  The second-tier vendors will continue to do well in places but seem to have little chance of unseating either Dell or HP.  Apple is a dark horse...

1.       Driven by political expenditure, Hispanic Ad spending continues to show strong growth.     2.       Spanish speaking areas of the US are expected to continue fuel advertising growth over the coming years

At a market cap of $7-8B and $2+B in the bank, along with healthy free cash flow, Sun is starting to look ripe for an acquisition.  It’s becoming increasingly clear that Sun’s current business model isn’t working, but their IP, customer base, brand recognition and employee base makes them attr...